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02-25-2013 08:37 AM

DanTwoLakes

Quote:

Originally Posted by draggin95niss

Oh ok but what do people use for that type of trim on a custom panel? I understand if its just formed round or flat bar but how is it attatched?

The aluminum bars or round stock are generally tapped and have studs installed that go through holes in the panels and held in place with nuts.

02-24-2013 04:46 PM

John long

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

I'll look into it. But you know I am seriously old school, and cheap. But I will likely heed your advice as I know it's always good.

Brian

Brian, Dan's advice is right-on. The PVC is far superior to the waterproof board. Every aspect of it is better including the price. You should be able to buy it close to home from anyone who sells to the sign industry.

John L

02-24-2013 04:33 PM

draggin95niss

Oh ok but what do people use for that type of trim on a custom panel? I understand if its just formed round or flat bar but how is it attatched?

02-23-2013 10:15 AM

DanTwoLakes

The thin chrome is original chrome from the original door panels. It is attached with prongs that go through holes in the panel and are bend down to hold it in place.

02-22-2013 10:22 PM

draggin95niss

On those door panels where do u get the thin chrome trim and hiws it attatched?

02-12-2013 10:26 AM

DanTwoLakes

This stuff is soft, like polyurethane foam you'd use in seat cushions. You could not make door panels with it. PVC foamboard is not expensive, you could easily make 4 door panels with a 4'by 8' sheet at about $7.50 a door panel. That's half of what waterproof panel cardboard sells for.

Thanks this is a very good post because I can't find door panels for my 60 Falcon Wagon

01-31-2013 09:02 AM

MARTINSR

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanTwoLakes

Brian: Almost nobody uses waterproof panel board any more. PVC foam board is the way to go to make door panels. You can get it from most sign shops or from sheet plastic suppliers. It goes by the brand names CelTec, Komatex, Sintra, and Palight. It comes in 4' by 8' sheets and is available in 3MM and 6MM thicknesses. 3MM is about equal to 1/8" thick, just like the panel board. This stuff cuts with regular woodworking tools. When you drill holes, use spade bits or Forstner bits. You can sew through it with no problem. It is completely waterproof, unlike "waterproof" panel board. It costs about $30 for a sheet, and is well worth it.

I'll look into it. But you know I am seriously old school, and cheap. But I will likely heed your advice as I know it's always good.

Brian

01-31-2013 08:51 AM

DanTwoLakes

These door panels and kick panels were made with PVC foam board.

01-31-2013 08:44 AM

DanTwoLakes

Brian: Almost nobody uses waterproof panel board any more. PVC foam board is the way to go to make door panels. You can get it from most sign shops or from sheet plastic suppliers. It goes by the brand names CelTec, Komatex, Sintra, and Palight. It comes in 4' by 8' sheets and is available in 3MM and 6MM thicknesses. 3MM is about equal to 1/8" thick, just like the panel board. This stuff cuts with regular woodworking tools. When you drill holes, use spade bits or Forstner bits. You can sew through it with no problem. It is completely waterproof, unlike "waterproof" panel board. It costs about $30 for a sheet, and is well worth it.

01-31-2013 08:38 AM

timothale

keystone -hayward

Keystone Upholstery supply is now in Hayward, they used to be in santa clara, My son worked there , they say they are wholdsale only. but you are in the auto industry. You could probably get an account. and they are online.

01-31-2013 08:30 AM

MARTINSR

Big thanks, wish I could hit the "Thanks" button five times. That is exactly what was after.